Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 3 months old, just started, saying it hurts to swallow things, noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: What foods should a child with tonsillitis and difficulty swallowing avoid?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, it is important to maintain a light diet first. Vegetables and fruits should be the main components of their meals. These foods are not only rich in vitamins and trace elements, which can help boost the immune system, but they are also relatively light in flavor. For example, the peels of kumquats are rich in vitamin C, which has excellent anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, daily meals should be easy to digest and swallow, so it is recommended to consume porridge and noodles. The noodles should be cooked to be very soft. Foods that are considered "substances that cause flare-ups" such as beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, and seafood should be avoided during this period. This also includes spicy and irritating foods like hot pot and (spicy noodle soup). Finally, it is important to help the child develop good eating habits, avoiding pickiness and selective eating, so that they can obtain a balanced nutrition and reduce the incidence of tonsillitis.